Phnom Penh's padel scene is exploding — here's where to play

Two years ago, padel barely existed in Phnom Penh. Today, you can barely book a court on a weekend morning without planning three days ahead. The sport — a mix of tennis and squash played on an enclosed glass court — has taken the city's expat and young professional crowd by storm.

BKK1 and Daun Penh are leading the charge. Arena FC opened four padel courts in early 2025, and they've been fully booked since opening week. Pitch Perfect followed with two courts in Sen Sok targeting the northern corridor crowd.

What's driving the growth? Players point to the social element. Unlike tennis, padel is always played in doubles, and the enclosed court makes rallies longer and more forgiving for beginners. 'You can pick it up in one session and actually have fun,' says Dara K., a regular at Arena FC. 'Tennis took me six months before I stopped embarrassing myself.'

Kehla currently lists seven padel venues across the city, with three more in the pipeline for Q3 2026. Book early — weekday mornings are your best bet for availability.